Fashion Education Leader Advancing Design Innovation and Pedagogy
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityDr. Jocelyn Hua-Chu Chen is the Director of the Department of Textiles & Clothing and Associate Dean of Fashion & Textiles at Fu Jen Catholic University. With a PhD from Nottingham Trent University in the UK, she specializes in Creativity in Contemporary Fashion, Western Fashion History, and Eco Fashion. As Head of the Department of Textiles & Clothing, she leads academic initiatives and curriculum development while maintaining active research in fashion design and apparel structure. Her expertise encompasses both theoretical and practical aspects of fashion education, contributing to the development of innovative teaching methodologies in fashion design. Chen's academic leadership extends beyond administration to hands-on involvement in fashion education and research, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the field through both scholarly work and practical application.